Real estate industry

Local retailers take stock

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Mixed views continue to be expressed about the extent to which the Trafford Centre in Manchester, England, has affected the retail sector in nearby towns like Stockport, England. It is widely acknowledged that Altrincham, England, has been particularly negatively affected by the Trafford Centre. However, a number of retail developments are taking place in the Greater Manchester area, including a 100 million pounds sterling retail and community project in Bolton, England, and redevelopment of the former Magistrates Court in Stockport, England.

Inner visions exposed

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There have been several new leisure developments in Birmingham, England, although investment is still required for the Eastside region. Some agents are calling on the local council to become involved in finding investors.

The seven-year switch

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The Bluecoat Triangle development in Liverpool, England, will involve the creation of around 1 million sq ft of mainly retail space. The city's leisure property sector is already experiencing a revival.